Using both USB and Ethernet port to connect to the Internet

Hello,

i have 2 pcs that i use to connect to the internet, i currently use a paradyne 6381-a3 router/modem to connect to the internet (adsl), it is configured as a bridge and dhcp is enabled. i am using the ethernet port to connect and it assigns ip addresses automatically when connected to a pc, however only one pc can be used at one time.

i want to to use both usb and ethernet ports on the router to connect both pcs at the same time. is that possible? one pc will connect via ethernet and the other via usb, simultaneously.

I'm having the same problem....In fact it is quite difficult to get the internet working throught the LAN connection (Ethernet)...

Is there like additional support that can be provided for setting up the internet using the LAN connection with Operating System - Windows XP?The LAN light comes on but that is just about it.. the system has no IP address..... please assist...I'm having the same problem....
In fact it is quite difficult to get the internet working throught the LAN connection (Ethernet)...
Is there like additional support that can be provided for setting up the internet using the LAN connection with Operating System - Windows XP?
The LAN light comes on but that is just about it.. the system has no IP address..... please assist...

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Hi; I have used it with both ethernet and usb connections at the same time. I have never used the bridge, but I use it at home.

Try this ( I have XP SP3): Right-click on the monitors where the clock is (lower right corner), select "Open Network Connections". Go to the LAN connection and r-click "Properties". On the "general" tab select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)". There you select "Obtain IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server automatically" then click "Ok" until exit. Either Shut Down or Restart the PC. Check if this work.

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HelloConnections should go.Main internet to router,then from router to dynex switch,then to pc or pcs.There is no main internet ethernet port, as this is just a switch.You need a Router before the dynex switch.

Most Cable Internet Service Providers (ISPs) use Media Access Control (MAC) Address authentication
to establish Internet connection for end-users. MAC address is a
unique identifier assigned to the network adapter/s of the computer.
To set up your Linksys router to work with a Cable ISP, you have to enable the MAC Clone
feature of the router. MAC Cloning is a procedure which enables a
router to copy the MAC address of the computer registered with the ISP.
To set up a Linksys router with Cable connection, you need to perform
four steps using the computer that's been registered with the ISP:
i. Verifying Internet Connection
ii. Connecting the Devices Together
iii. Checking the Router's LEDs
iv. Setting Up a Linksys Router for Cable Internet Connection

Verifying Internet Connection
Connect the computer to the Broadband modem using an Ethernet cable
without the router installed. If you cannot get online, contact your
ISP. If it's online, use the computer to set up the router.NOTE: Some cable modems use the USB port. If the
physical connection is via USB port, you may not be able to go online
via Ethernet connection. Contact your ISP to have the Ethernet port of
the modem configured.

NOTE: The image may vary depending on the computer and modem you're using.Connecting the Devices Together
After confirming the Internet connection through the modem, connect
the modem to the Internet port of the router; connect the computer to
any of the four Ethernet ports at the back of the router. For
instructions, click here.Checking the Router's LEDs
After connecting the devices together, check the lights on the front
panel of the router. Ensure that the Internet light, as well as
numbered light corresponding to the Ethernet port where the computer is
connected, is lit. For further instructions, click here.Setting Up a Linksys Router for Cable Internet Connection

NOTE: If you are using a Mac computer to access the router's web-based setup page, click here.

Step 2:On the Setup tab, click the MAC Address Clone sub-tab.

Step 3:Select Enabled then click Clone My PC's MAC.

Step 4:Click Save Settings.

Step 5:Click the Status tab.

Step 6:Check the Internet IP Address. If the Internet IP Address has
numbers, this means the router has been properly configured. You
should now be able to access the Internet. If you're still unable to
access the Internet, powercycle the modem, the router and then restart
the computer.

NOTE: If the IP address is still 0.0.0.0, click IP Address Release then, click IP Address Renew. If this does not change the IP Address, powercycle the modem, the router and then restart the computer.

Oh my ... This is a question where I dont have to ask for more information.

Pleae connect your desktop to the router using a Cat 5 ethernet cable. I'm not a fan of USB connection for networks ... Ethernet works so much better. Do this even if you have to add a NIC to your computer.

You may find some benefit from using Network Magic, free to download and evaluate. You may like it as much as I do and pay for full extended use NM can perform all your network administrator duties. (I have 5 interconnected networks in my house that connect more than 20 computers)

Just saw your post, so please accept my apologies for being almost a month late in responding, as I only joined this service on March 26th.

1. When a modem has both usb and ethernet, only ONE of the two should be used as most isp modems will allow one or the other.

2. Your Vonage should be discreet and not intermingled with the rest of your system. It would be better to connect the Vonage to a router, and not the router to the Vonage. iow, do not connect the Vonage modem between the isp's modem and your router.

3. denigration of service or slowdown is typical with VOIP if more than 2 systems whether telephone or other systems are connected, due to the ringer voltage splitting that occurs when you put more units on the Vonage, or any other Voip modem. One ISP solves this by providing separate outputs for Voip and Ethernet.

Hi,
If I understand you right, what you want is to use your Paradyne 6211 modem to share the Internet connection to 2 PCs. One is connected through the USB and the second through Ethernet port.
Tried it on a Siemens 4200 and a Prolink Hurricane 9000, both worked and can be done. To be sure, the IP settings of the PC connected via Ethernet was set to manual configuration. In your case try IP 192.168.1.3, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0, Default Gateway 192.168.1.1, DNS Servers - whatever your ISP are using. You of course can try and see if it works in your modem.
Hope this be of some help/idea. Post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.
Good luck and kind regards.